Volkswagen Polo 2006 vs Ford Fiesta 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 146 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 80 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 89 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Polo could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 510 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Fiesta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Polo and Ford Fiesta are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 268 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 945 litres | |
| Volkswagen Polo has 2 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 85 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.8 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta, which means Volkswagen Polo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`525 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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